Patient preparation procedures listed in the phlebotomy procedure manual must be followed for all patient collections since these procedures may affect:

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Patient preparation procedures listed in the phlebotomy procedure manual may affect preexamination variables such as patient fasting status, medication use, and activity level before blood collection. Postexamination variables refer to the handling and processing of the blood specimen after collection, which is not affected by patient preparation procedures. Option C is too broad and not specific to the question asked. Option D is incorrect because examination variables pertain to the laboratory testing process itself and not patient preparation procedures.

Patient Preparation Procedures Listed in the Phlebotomy Procedure Manual Must